Marian Catholic College 185 WAKADEN STREET, GRIFFITH NSW 2680

TELEPHONE: (02) 69692400

WEBSITE: www.mccww.catholic.edu.au Timetable Week 1 – 27 February 2015

No 5

Peace and Best wishes

Principal

LENT

What do we do when we’re facing an upcoming big event, celebration, or special occasion in our lives? We prepare for it. Holy Week and Easter are “big events” in the liturgical year of the Church and in the spiritual life

of a Christian. So, as Christians, we prepare spiritually for these through the forty days of Lent. This means that, during Lent, we rededicate ourselves to prayer. There are as many ways to pray as there are pray-ers in this world, but a few prayer methods can help us in particular to spiritually prepare ourselves during Lent: Make

abstinence a prayer or make a commitment to do something positive for others a prayer...Whenever you encounter the thing you are abstaining from or making an effort to do something for others, take a moment to

say a prayer in recognition of your wholeness in God. Thank God for the freedom to be wholly yourself without this or in what you have done to help someone else.

Dear Parents, Students and Friends

Marian Catholic College Vision and Mission Statement is being reviewed and the staff have been working since last year with representatives of the Catholic Schools Office on redefining our Vision (Primary Goal) and Mission (How we achieve this goal). On the next page of this newsletter I have included our work to date, Final Draft and invite your comment via our email address. We are looking to “launch” our new statement on our College Feast Day-21st May, the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians.

Next week, Year 12 will be on Retreat. Year12 Coordinator Mr Herb, Homeroom Teachers, Liturgy Coordinator Mrs Aventi, and the Marian Director of Pastoral Care, Mr Holloway have put together a program which will help both personally and collectively challenge the group to make real our College motto, The Way, The Truth, The Life. The theme they have chosen is “Hall of Fame”- How can you make your mark today and into the future which reflects the best of yourself and the group. Our Chaplain, Fr Rafter will also be joining the group at Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, Murrumbateman. I ask that you keep them in your prayers.

Catholic Schools Week, March 8-14 is rapidly approaching. The theme is ‘ Educating for Today and Tomorrow’. More about this next week. From March until June keep an eye out on TV for the Marian Catholic College advertisements. The first of a series of advertisements coincides with Catholic Schools Week and is a week before the 2016 Year 7 Enrolment Information

Evening. This will be held on Tuesday, 17 March. Flyers concerning this meeting will be distributed next week.

School Legal Requirements –Student Attendance and Exemptions

Below is an excerpt from the Catholic Schools Office handbook-Policy: Procedures for School Attendance.

It is the duty of the State to ensure that every child receives an education of the highest quality and it is the duty of parents to comply with the compulsory education requirements of the Education Act 1990.

Responsibilities of Parents:

Explaining the absences of their children from school promptly by means such as a telephone call, written note, text message or email to the school within 7 days from the first day of any period of absence.

If there are 5 days in total where their has been unexplained absences, the school will contact the parents/guardian.

If there are 10 days in total where their has been unexplained absences, the Principal or delegate will formally contact parents/guardian with a letter .

If there are 12 days in total where their has been unexplained absences, a meeting with the Principal or delegate will be requested in writing.

If there are 15 days in total of unexplained absences the Catholic Schools Office, Wagga Wagga will be informed.

If there are 20 days in total of unexplained absences Formal Undertakings being (Legal Process) will commence.

Peace and Best Wishes

Principal

Vision

Marian Catholic College is a vibrant faith community engaging with Jesus and His message.

Embracing Mary’s way of courageous acceptance, we fulfil Christ’s promise of ‘The Way, The

Truth and The Life’ in a dynamic and diverse learning environment.

Mission

This vision inspires us to be a Catholic community of …

Faith

● Rejoicing in living the Gospel, guiding and empowering, recognising the contribution of

other faiths and transforming individuals so that they may enrich society.

Learning

● Igniting inquiring minds, collaborating, innovating, creating and extending learners

through critical reflection.

Care

● Welcoming and honouring the dignity and uniqueness of each person and nurturing

wellbeing through love and mercy.

Service

● Responding compassionately to the needs of others and promoting awareness that

inspires commitment and active ministry.

Stewardship

● Valuing our relationship with creation with a sense of wonder and awe, responding in

gratitude and promoting sustainable use of resources.

This Vision and Mission Statement is the final draft and you

are invited to comment, please email the address below

mcc-admin@ww.catholic.edu.au

CALENDAR 2015 Please be sure to check important dates on the Term Calendar on the College website at www.mccww.catholic.edu.au

Peer Support period 3 Tuesday 3 March

Student Briefing 8.50am-9.05 am Wednesday 4 March

Year 12 Retreat Wednesday 4 March

BISSA Swimming—Wagga Wagga Thursday 5 March

Junior League Tag Thursday 5 March

Catholic Schools Week begin Monday 9 March

CANTEEN NEWS

Monday 2 March - S Ciampa, J Davidge,

W Amaro, C Badoco

Tuesday 3 March - S Favero, A Donadel,

D Beltrame

Wednesday 4 March - L Vico, A Agostini,

M Harrison

Thursday 5 March - P Testoni, S Comarin, E

Caffrey

Friday 6 March - R Connelly, M Searl, M

Pittari, J Poloni,

T Baiteke

Please see New Canteen price list attached

Please pray for:

We keep in our prayers the Marian Catholic College family of Mr Tom Golden who sadly passed away.

We also pray for any families in our community who

have lost loved ones or are suffering illnesses.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

LOCKERS

Lockers are available at $20.00 for the whole year. Students are required to supply their own locks to ensure safety of items stored.

HSC INFORMATION EVENING

Thursday 26 February, Marian Catholic College held a HSC information evening running three classrooms to accommodate the crowd of over 100. The evening covered note taking, time management, careers, NSW Board of Studies resources and University information. Pictured are some of students and families attending the evening.

Year 12 Physics are studying Electromagnetism and its application with DC motors.

Physics is a practical and theoretical subject, as is all science study, and students enjoyed opening an electric drill to examine the parts of the motor. They were also able to explain the force and the energy change from electrical energy to mechanical rotational energy. The extensive language used to describe the motor was reinforced. The students are currently preparing for their Mid Course exams in a few weeks.

Esther Dumbleton

BISSA SWIMMING

Congratulations to all 48 students who gained selection to BISSA swimming Carnival on Thursday 5th March at Oasis Centre Wagga. Please remember that all notes and payments MUST be finalised by Tuesday 3rd March. I am looking forward to seeing all our competitors swim on the day and wish all students the best.

Marian Athletics Carnival

Marian Catholic College will be holding the 2015 Athletics Carnival on Friday 13th March. All students are expected to attend on the day and participate in at least 2 events. Students are allowed to make their own way to and from West End Oval, however, there will be a bus leaving from Marian if your son/daughter requires transport to and from the carnival. Students are expected to wear House Colours and get involved in the House spirit by earning as many points for their house as they can. BISSA Athletics Carnival will be in Albury on Tuesday 5th May. If any parents are able to help time keep etc on the day, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at the school if you are able to give some time.

John Seers

Sports Co-ordinator

Marian Catholic College has successfully signed three School Based Trainee Apprenticeships, students with various industries in the Griffith Local area.

The trainees and their employers are Militoni Leweniqila (Pictured seated on the left) is with Codemo Machinery, Michael Gugliemini (Pictured seated middle) is with Hutcheon and Pearce, and Atalia Torino (Pictured seated on right) is with Flowsmart

The employers present were (Standing L- R) Frank Nardi from TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Louis Codemo from Codemo Machinery, Michael Hamilton (also from TAFE) and John Sillis from Flowsmart, This program involves working one day a week in local industry, combined with undertaking TAFE studies.

At the completion of their HSC year they will transition into the second year of their apprenticeships. This is a positive addition, for students hoping to take up a trade, to Board of Studies courses in a HSC pathway, as it provides authentic learning, a dual accreditation and a head start into the working world. Congratulations to these students and thank you to these businesses and training providers for their commitment to the futures of our young people.

Libby Trembath VET Co-ordinator

Careers News

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year will be opening at 9am on Monday 2nd March 2015.

Applications must be received online. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/GapYear

The Gap Year challenge

The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished year 12 (or equivalent)

and are aged between 17 and 24*, to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over

their Gap Year. Gap Year opportunities are available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. The life skills and job

training that you will acquire during your Gap Year experience will be valuable regardless of what career you ulti-

mately undertake.

Year 9 stage 5.1 students have been studying percentages and GST. A discussion about the necessity of taxation and how the Governments use the money that is raised by taxation, informed the students on the social responsibilities that they will have as income earners. Students compared prices and calculated GST paid on supermarket items and were then able to calculate discounts given on sale items.

Students also worked with Flashcards to improve the neural pathways by mentally and quickly rounding decimals and converting between fractions, decimals and percentages of the commonly used quantities.

Students worked well and were engaged in all activities.

Esther Dumbleton

Last year the Year10 Child Studies class were very busy attending and interacting with children from Griffith East Preschool as well as having a few guest speakers attend their classes to speak about Parenting, Children with Special Needs, Children and Play and Conception to Birth.

We have been fortunate to have developed a close relationship with the Maternity Ward at the Griffith Base Hospital. Last November we spent a couple of hours at the Maternity Ward speaking to 2 wonderful midwives, attending the pregnancy care clinic, meeting a new baby as well as having a tour of the refurbished ward. The girls thoroughly enjoyed their time and the opportunity to attend the hospital.

The girls also created some String Art as part of the unit ‘Children and Play’, below are some examples of their great work.

The girls also participate in the Real Care Parenting Program where they take a virtual baby home for 48hrs to care for him or her. The virtual babies cry randomly and the girls are their mums and need to work out why the baby is crying. The girls use a capsule, pram and nappy bag of which they carry around. The opportunity to participate in this program really opens up their eyes in getting a glimpse of being a parent.

We also had the privilege of having Mrs Patten (Raso) visit our classroom with the beautiful Miss Georgie yesterday. The girls loved having her visit and enjoyed having cuddles with Georgie.

This year the girls will be attending Dorothy Waide Centre for Early Learning for some valued work placement to better their skills and learn through more hands on experience.

The girls will also be working with the Maternity Ward in a project to help beautify the hospital and their surroundings by some artwork.

Renae Savage

Child Studies Teacher

HOT CHEESE ROLLS $2.50 HOT CHEESE & HAM $3.00

HOT CHEESE HAM & TOMATO $3.50 PIZZA ROUNDA $2.50

HOT CHEESE & TOMATO $3.00 LAVISH ROLLS $3.50

SALAD ROLLS $4.00 FOCCACCIA $1.50

PLAIN ROLLS $1.00 SPINACH & RICOTTA SML $2.50

MONDAY TUESDAY

PIES (Bertoldo's) $4.00 $3.50

POTATO PIES (Bertoldo's) $4.00

WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY

PASTA $3.00 $3.00

SPINACH & RICOTTA (Vaccari's) $3.00 $2.50

THURSDAY FRIDAY

HAMBURGERS $5.00 $2.50

$3.00

CHEESE BURGERS / CHICKEN & CHEESE $3.50 $4.00

Chicken Fillet burgers $4.00 Bushman's salad ( Let t uce,C arro t ,B eet roo t ,C heese,Tomat o ,Egg)$4.50

Bushman's salad & Ham $5.00 Bushman's salad & Tuna $6.00

Bushman's salad & Chicken $5.50 Hamburgers (Meat Pattie, Full Salad, BBQ Sauce) $5.00

Rolls - White,Wholemeal,Grain

Sanwiches - Grain Only

Cheese $2.50 Flavoured Milk - Large $3.50

Cheese & Lettuce $3.00 Flavoured Milk - Small $2.50

Cheese & Tomato $3.00 Orange Juice - Small $1.50

Vegemite $2.00 Fruit box varieties $1.50

Egg & Lettuce $3.50 Water $2.00

Egg & Salad $4.00 LOL $2.00

Tuna $3.50 Up & Go $2.00

Tuna & Lettuce $4.00

Tuna & Salad $5.00

Ham $2.50

Ham & Tomato $3.00

Ham & Cheese $3.00

Ham & Salad $4.50

Chicken $3.00

Chicken & Lettuce $3.50

Chicken & Salad $5.00

Salad $4.00

ATTENTION

SAUSAGE ROLLS Small (four&twenty)

DRINKS

Orders from list below need to be handed in by 9am MON TO FRI

Rolls and

Sandwichs

SPINACH & RICOTTA ROLLS sml

Evelyn Cunial and Elda Cappello

11.30am any day would be great.

69692410. Assistance from 11am -

help please call canteen direct

If you are available to

The canteen requires volunteers to

help serving of food.

SAUSAGE ROLLS Large (Vaccari's)

SAUSAGE ROLLS Large (Vaccari's)

CHICKEN BURGERS (Chicken,Lettuce,Mayo)

MCC 2015 CANTEEN PRICE LIST

FOOD AVAILABLE EVERY DAY

ONLY ON DAYS SPECIFIED

PIZZA

Engraved Paver Fundraiser 2015

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Our Donation

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Marian Catholic College Griffith

SINGLE OR

DOUBLE NAME PAVER ORDER FORM

Offer closes on Friday 1ST of May

Please copy and pass on to any friends & family.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! © 2014 Signature Engraving - www.signature-engraving.com.au v:2.0

For engraving details please complete the form on the next page.

OFFER 1: $40

INDIVIDUAL PAVERS

Your donation of $40 or more entitles you to

have your name engraved into a paver as a

lasting record of your valued support. The paver

will be permanently installed in

The Entrance of the Language Centre

proudly showing your donation.

OFFER 2: $75 DOUBLE PAVERS

Your donation of $75 or more entitles you to

have your name engraved into two pavers as a

lasting record of your valued support. The

pavers will be permanently installed in

The Entrance of the Language Centre

proudly showing your donation.

Simply fill out this form & payment information and return along with full payment by cheque, cash or credit card payment to:

To make a credit card payment, please complete the attached payment slip (next page) or alternatively contact the College office on 6969 2400 to process.

Marian Catholic College Office 185 Wakaden Street Griffith, NSW, 2680

PLEASE NOTE ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENING IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL VET AND TVET STUDENTS AND PARENTS. Students will be required to sign in. If you are unable to attend this evening, there is an alternate session in Leeton the following Thursday. Thankyou for supporting your son/daughter in their HSC and Career pathway.

VET Coordinator Libby Trembath